Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Gates Pass. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique. This will be a 3-4 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking poles are...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall...
If you have ever been interested in drawing what you observe in the natural world, then you should attend this program! Join local illustrator and author, Diane Iverson, for the Fall drawing series. Learn and practice colored pencil drawing and leave with finished pieces.
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee
Ages: 8 - 11 years Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp...
Join us Wednesday mornings at 10am for pre-school story hour. One of our volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed story every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. Children of all ages welcome! Free with Admission
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Capture the beauty of some of nature’s most conspicuous creatures. Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will give step-by-step instruction on drawing butterflies in perspective and mark-making techniques. Beginner to intermediate sketching and watercolor. Art materials not provided, please provide your own. Recommended art supplies: watercolor paper watercolor paint kit with at least red, yellow and...
Assessment and Opportunities for Binational Management Speaker Sharon Megdal, Director, Water Resources Research Center When 3 to 4 p.m., Oct. 9, 2024 Where ENR2 S107 Sharon Megdal is the Director of the Water Resources Research Center and a professor in the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona. The International Boundary and Water...
One Seed, One Community. Growing together in Pima County! Discover the vibrant world of Nasturtiums! Students will learn how to grow and enjoy these edible flowers in this hands-on class. Create beautiful paper Nasturtium blooms, make a pressed flower bookmark, and dive into a unique Nasturtium recipe book that doubles as a coloring book. Gardeners...
Attend this virtual event and learn about our unique AZMNH volunteer opportunities and join the adventure! Join our AZMNH Volunteer Team alongside museum and science professionals. You can participate in many categories: Gallery interpreters, Paleo Lab Live, Exploration Station, Courtyard and Gold Panning, Education, Research and Collections, school group support, visitor experience, youth and adult...
During the month of October, with Halloween around the corner, its the perfect time to learn about all things creepy crawly! What will you encounter? Join us for STEAM fun every 2nd Wednesday as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities. Appropriate for ages 6-12 years old.
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
Before selecting plants at the Fall Plant Sale, learn how to select the right plants for your home. Landscape Designer Liza Blank will guide you through how to assess your site and choose plants to achieve a beautiful landscape with maximum blooming potential and minimal maintenance requirements. Garden admission included with class purchase.
Wednesdays, October 9, 23; November 6, 20 (Series), 5:30-7:30 p.m. This creative writing workshop series in an inspiring garden setting offers a place and time to explore aspects of life that seek a voice and expression in language. Class will start with practice exercises, followed by time for personal project development. These may include nonfiction,...
New to gardening? Struggling with your existing garden? The Master Gardener’s of Yavapai County Cooperative Extension have it ALL covered! In this six-part series they will cover all the basics from soil health, composting, crop rotation, weeding, dealing with pests – before you know it, you’ll be eating the fruits of your labor! Week by...
Filmmaker and photographer Andy Mann combines his passions with purpose as a voice for the world’s ocean, following scientists to some of the most extreme locations to make imagery that can inspire change. His journey from rock climber to ocean storyteller involves some remarkable detours and misadventures that prove that field science can be every...